Year by year we are learning that in this restless strenuous American life of ours vacations are essential.

It has to be a very specific role for me because of my accent. I can't complain I've been working since I got to LA. But it is hard. I have no training as an actress so I try whatever I do like school because I'm learning.

Learning operatic roles is ongoing and I find that I can learn on the train or subway during a manicure getting my hair done and even while driving if I only look at the score at red lights.

Being steeped in the process of learning and exploring keeps me from becoming too nervous. Partly it's about not getting bored.

The Tea Party was born out of the disgust many Americans felt early in the financial crisis upon learning that the federal government was even contemplating reducing the principal on some troubled mortgages.

I'm nearing the end of the road and still learning.

It's learning how to negotiate to keep both sides happy - whether it's for a multi-million dollar contract or just which show to watch on TV that determines the quality and enjoyment of our lives.

The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection and not a fountain to show them we love them not when we feel like it but when they do.

I'm writing a book and working on my one-woman show Learning To Be Human.

I'm passionate about learning. I'm passionate about life.